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Writing · 1898–1971 · Labhpur, Birbhum, India
Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay was an Indian novelist who wrote in the Bengali language. He wrote 65 novels, 53-story-books, 12 plays, 4 essay-books, 4 autobiographies, 2 travel stories and composed several songs. He was awarded Rabindra Puraskar, Sahitya Akademi Award, Jnanpith Award, Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. Born: 23 July 1898, Labhpur, Bolpur, Birbhum, Bengal, India
Died: 14 September 1971, Kolkata
Spouse: Umashashi Devi Bandopadhyay (m. 1916–1971)
Children: Bulu Bandyopadhyay, Saritkumar Bandyopadhyay, Sanatkumar Bandyopadhyay, Bani Bandyopadhyay, Ganga Bandyopadhyay
Parents: Prabhabati Devi Bandyopadhyay, Haridas Bandyopadhyay
